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Bill C-22

Second reading (House)

An Act respecting lawful access

Bill C-22 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-03-12

Other Bills Numbered C-22

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 14 sessions:

45-1

An Act respecting lawful access

Second reading (House)
44-1

An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
43-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Second reading (House)
42-1

An Act to establish the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

An Act respecting Canada's offshore oil and gas operations, enacting the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, repealing the Nuclear Liability Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

An Act to give effect to the Agreement between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada concerning the Eeyou Marine Region

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-3

An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-2

An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2010

Law (royal assent given)
Law
39-2

An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation)

Second reading (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act

In committee (Senate)
38-1

An Act to establish the Department of Social Development and to amend and repeal certain related Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)

In committee (Senate)
37-2

An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Judges Act and to amend other Acts in consequence

In committee (House)
37-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax Application Rules, certain Acts related to the Income Tax Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Customs Act, the Excise Tax Act, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act and another Act related to the Excise Tax Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Division Votes (2)

Division #250
Agreed To
2023-02-02T15:00:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

321Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
152Y / 0N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
28Y / 0N
NDP
25Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Division #190
Agreed To
2022-10-18T15:10:00

2nd reading of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

328Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
154Y / 0N
Conservative
115Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
31Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (504)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-22.

Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-03-26
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
0

Government Orders

… to see that it will likely be passing. I also want to encourage members opposite to take a look at Bill C-22, which is the lawful access bill. It is part of the suite of crime legislation the government has brought forward in order to make our communities safer. Lawful access is important. I will leave my c…

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Claude DeBellefeuille2026-03-26
An Act Respecting Cyber Security
0

Government Orders

…before access is granted. Quite frankly, we will have to revisit these three criteria when we study Bill C-22, which provides legal access to information. We will ensure that these three criteria are included in the legislation, as they are important when it comes to accessing information and, above all, sha…

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Hon. Steven MacKinnon2026-03-26
Business of the House
0

Routine Proceedings

…ers. That is, of course, good news. When we return from the Easter break, priority will be given to Bill C-22, an act respecting lawful access, and Bill C-25, the strong and free elections act, which was introduced this morning. Tuesday, April 14, shall be an allotted day. Once again, Mr. Speaker, I wish you…

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2026-03-25
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from March 12 consideration of the motion that Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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The Speaker2026-03-25
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-220, under Private Members' Business.

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Michael Ma2026-03-24
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…ime. Can the Minister of Public Safety elaborate on the importance of the lawful access measures in Bill C-22 to keep Canadians safe?

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-24
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

… important one being lawful access in order to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Through Bill C-22, they would have the tools they need to combat childhood sexual exploitation, extortion, human trafficking, money laundering and more. I urge all members in the House to support Bill C-22 and ensure …

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-23
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…CMP. On this side of the House, we support the RCMP. We support law enforcement. We have introduced Bill C-22 respecting lawful access that would give law enforcement officers the necessary tools that they have been asking for to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-12
Lawful Access Act, 2026
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

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Marilyn Gladu2026-03-12
Committees of the House
0

Routine Proceedings

…fficial languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in relation to Bill C-225, an act to amend the Criminal Code. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments. A woman is killed by femicide every 48 hours in this coun…

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